Notorious Spooner Scheme Abandoned
The Forbes Diggers' Mace Club abandons its initial meeting plan for Tuesday June 15 due to date conflicts with local clubs and weather. Proposals to hold events on May 28 or June 25 were rejected after consultation with WORA and Cowr, with uncertainties persisting about a 2024 reschedule and member ticketing.
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Forbes Diggers’ Mace Club
Bedgernhom Frc
Bn Veen
Gealth
Lhe Canowindra
Jung
Park Kea
Unemployed Council letter seeks guarantee on rents and jobs
Forbes Unemployed Council asked the council to guarantee that a man on the dole would not be evicted for rent nonpayment and to ensure full time work. The council debated relief schemes, noting the state labor exchange selects workers and that the emergency works program would continue.
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Mrr. Murphy
Forbes Unemployed Council
E.tler
Tates
Ald Hanenck
Sebenme
A. O. Elliott
Workers’ Council
Ald
Hancock
State Labor Exchange
Als
Sheep Sale Preview at Mast Friday Market
Fragmented report describes a sheep sale setup with buyers from metropolitan and country areas. It notes varied lots including ewes and lambs, with details on ages and weights, and mentions the event opening, attendance, and that full particulars will be advertised in this paper.
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Woods
Porbes
Margety
Chew Mast
Corriedale Ewes Sold at Dalgety Sydney Sale
A fragmented report describes Corriedale ewes from the Jemalong line offered for shipment to Japan. The bid list includes consignments from Dalgety and Sydney suppliers with buyers noting strong wool and replacement value. Ewes are mainly one year old with good fleece and body condition.
Spirit of Anzac march goes on without band
Fortes sub branch of the Returned Soldiers League met and voted to march for Anzac Day even if no band leads. About six couples opposed it but were outvoted. Five elf band members plus a drummer and kettle-drummer provided music for the march.
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Fortes
Hetummaed Soldiers’ League
A. P. Steel
Digerra
Elf
Mrr. P. West
Boy Scouts
Hed Cross Society
Forbes Intermediate
O.W.A
Forbes Band
Scott
Tragic Glen Yarra polo fatality kills 18 year old Ridley
A deadly polo practice accident at Glen Yarra, property of A F Low, claims the life of Reginald Hogece Ridley, 18, son of C W Ridley of Pine Hill Warroo. His pony collapsed and crushed him, he was taken to Crombie private hospital but died from skull injuries. Funeral arrangements were announced for a later date.
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Wien
Meers
Crawford Ant Buckmaster
Wodrla
Neimal
Porbes
Crombie
Tve
Englad
Oval Cemetery
Lange
Rey BG Mather
Mie
AL G. Dunes
Anzac Day Commemoration Draws Forbes Crowd
Forbes observes Anzac Day with a morning procession from Town Hall, wreath laying on the Honor Roll by families and officials, a combined church service, and a public address by Rev Costello urging moral vision. A dinner and Empire Day plans were announced as part of community events.
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NZAC
Forbes
Town Hall
Victoria Park
Harold Street
Dune stars and charm in film style title
A fragment describes Travis Warner Brothers star A budding star with good looks and blue eyes. Mentions Charmosan cream and powder that lasts hours. Notes film industry appeal, youthfulness, and fashionable stage presence.
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Dune
Travis
Warner Brothers
Filmland
Forbes Diggers Ball Preparations Reported Ahead
Preparations for the annual Diggers Ball on May 4 in Forbes are advancing with newspaper ads car stickers and a radio broadcast announced. Hon W M Hughes Dame Mary and himself cannot attend though Dame Mary and Mr Hughes were invited to officially open the ball local officials will perform the opening ceremony. Cowra and other sub branches plan to send visitors a decorating committee led by Ray Ryan with a Diggers working bee at 10 am Sunday May 2 two orchestras will provide music and meals will be served a £11 donation from A A Bedidie is acknowledged.
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Bavin
Sodom
Bovin
Are Partaes
W. M. Hughes
Dame Mary
Forbes
H V. G. Thorby
Commerce
Forbea
Ald
H. E. Pord
Wual
Ray Ryan
Meale
A. A. Bedidie
Davis Cup Standby as McGrath Thumbs Injury Hits Team
The Australian Davis Cup team faces a setback as McGrath sustains a thumb injury. Manager E Sproule remains hopeful the abscess will mend without the need for lancing, keeping plans on track for upcoming ties.
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V. B. McGrath
E Sproule
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Werner
Thomson Mo
Tery
Wiles
Thad
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Lara
Lori
Twain
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Rob
Ian Rhein
Tee Traps
Rexana
Corriedale
EWES
Japan
Suh Corriedale
Demalong
Wille Mess
Dalgety
Sydney
Welah
Moésars Sbileurly
Sowa
Spirit OF
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Glen Yarra
Reg. Ridley
Haney
Ginne Sere
Ginger
Fred Astaire
REO Radio
BE. ©. Dearmen
Fo ‘Bran
Returned Soldiers’ League
Capt
Collingwood
HM. KE. Pords
Shire Council
Gr. BR
H. Bededie
Porches PA and H
HO FS Griffith
Tntermediate
Red Cross Society
Church of England
Pord
Ald Ford
Jemalong
Iunday
Clibbets
J H. Costello
Hallisalvation Anny
H. K. Ford
Basset
M.L.O
HH Chiffith
A H. Bedcle
Gibbons
Mall
Strand Theatre
Reg. Grinsted
Forbes District Hospital
Costello
Speaker
Spolla
Bavire
Seelie
Australia
Jlo
Justice Havin
Europe
Pera
Cowra
McGrath
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